Summer Activities for Kids – Scattery Island ⛵
Explore Scattery Island with OPW guides who will tell you about its history, from monks to Vikings. Look out for wildlife and enjoy the fresh air. Kids get activity sheets for the ferry trip.
Summer Activities for Kids – Scattery Island ⛵ | Heritage Ireland Skip to content Heritage Ireland Buy a Heritage Card Home What’s on Summer Activities for Kids – Scattery Island ⛵ Summer Activities for Kids – Scattery Island ⛵ Price Site visit - free of charge Rates for the ferry from - ScatteryIslandTours.com Dates 01/06/2026 - 23/09/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location Scattery Island Monastic Site and Visitor Centre Share: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter On this page Description Contact Gallery Opening Times Contact Facilities --> --> Summer Activities for Kids – Scattery Island ⛵ --> Fun for all the family exploring this magical island in the Shannon estuary. Our OPW guides will tell you all about the monks, vikings, river pilots & a sea monster, who have lived here in the past. Keep your eyes open for the rare wildlife, enjoy the peace & quiet and all the fresh air. The adventure begins at Kilrush Creek Marina with fun activity sheets for the kids on board the ferry. Activity Sheet 1 Activity Sheet 2 Sailing times vary depending on weather & tides - for daily details please check with ferry company .⚓⛵ Contact Kilrush Co. Clare 087 995 8427 scatteryisland@opw.ie By Car – Publi
Family practicalities
- Pram-friendly (likely)
- Toilets (likely)
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